2003 Ford Taurus Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 2003 Ford Taurus, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,700 miles. The words owners use most often: “blower motor” (60% of reports).
- 191visibility complaints
- 56,700median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $680typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Blower motor: mentioned in 114 of 191 complaints (60%)
- Passenger side: mentioned in 58 of 191 complaints (30%)
- Water leak: mentioned in 23 of 191 complaints (12%)
- Floor board: mentioned in 13 of 191 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the 2003 Ford Taurus at $680, and half of them between $600 and $770.
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 163 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 191 complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Taurus visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Taurus | 1 | 0% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Taurus | 4 | 2% | 15,300 |
| 2013 Taurus | 1 | 0% | 1,740 |
| 2012 Taurus | 1 | 1% | 8,000 |
| 2011 Taurus | 3 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2010 Taurus | 1 | 0% | 3,847 |
| 2009 Taurus | 2 | 3% | 11,501 |
| 2008 Taurus | 2 | 1% | 52,000 |
| 2007 Taurus | 4 | 3% | 55,000 |
| 2006 Taurus | 6 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 11 | 1% | 35,650 |
| 2004 Taurus | 12 | 3% | 54,000 |
| 2003 Taurus | 191 | 16% | 56,700 |
| 2002 Taurus | 98 | 7% | 59,687 |
| 2001 Taurus | 39 | 4% | 80,560 |
| 2000 Taurus | 42 | 4% | 92,000 |
| 1999 Taurus | 58 | 7% | 46,842 |
| 1998 Taurus | 17 | 3% | 55,000 |
| 1997 Taurus | 57 | 7% | 44,200 |
| 1996 Taurus | 55 | 7% | 117,089 |
| 1995 Taurus | 38 | 3% | 83,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." the windshields may potentially exhibit increased wind noise, water leakage, and squeaks and rattles.
Risk: Potential loss of windshield retention may also reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these windshields. Owner notification began on march 31, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford/mercury at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford taurus. While driving at any speed, the blower motor emitted smoke from under the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the resister blower motor…
The floor board on passenger side is wet and heater blower only blows on setting 4. Mechanic said water shorted out blower motor. Did some searching and found i wasn't the only one. Please see the following; reference recall number 03v087000 and other complaint 10184014. This will show a continuing…
My battery discharge light came on then the abs light, the brake light and others. I have taken it to a repair shop and neither he nor i can find the battery drain. The computer doesn't show anything. At times if its raining the wipers go as does the heat or air blower. I have also noticed the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Ford Tauruss have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 191 owner complaints about visibility for the 2003 Ford Taurus (16% of the 1,223 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Ford Taurus visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,700 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the 2003 Ford Taurus?
Owners report a typical cost of $680 (half paid between $600 and $770), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 2003 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “blower motor”, in 114 of 191 complaints, followed by “passenger side” (58).
Other 2003 Ford Taurus problems
See all 2003 Ford Taurus problems or visibility problems across all Taurus years.